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FareShare Photo Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

FareShare Photo Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake comes together with Sugar, Table Salt, Unsalted Butter Melted, Bittersweet Bar Chocolate Chopped, and Unsalted Butter. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 1 pinch
• 1 stick
• 12 oz
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1 lb
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 2 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 4 oz
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Beat cream cheese and sugar in a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer until smooth, scraping sides of bowl as needed.

2. 2

   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

3. 3

   Add melted chocolate mixture to batter and beat until combined.

4. 4

   Gently fold whipped cream and vanilla into batter with a spatula just until there are no streaks.

5. 5

   Pour into crust; bake until edges are set but center is still jiggly, 40 - 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove cheesecake from oven.

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   Cool completely; cover and chill at least 4 hours, or overnight.

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   For the ganache, heat 1/2 cup cream in a microwave in a heat-proof bowl on high until boiling, 1 - 2 minutes.

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   Add chocolate chips and let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.

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    Cool ganache, 5 minutes.

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    Drizzle cheesecake with ganache, then top with fresh raspberries and chocolate curls, if desired.

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    To cut cheesecake, remove sides from pan, then slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water and whipped dry before each slice.

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    NOTES: Use a good-quality chocolate for this recipe.

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    For the best flavor and texture, remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator 30 minutes before you plan to serve it.